1990 Rover - Austin 800 Vitesse review from UK and Ireland
"High performance cruiser"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Two sets of front brake discs.
Radiator and water pump.
Sump gasket.
Rusty wheel arches repaired.
Unreliable fuel computer.
Battery
General comments?
Very fast car for its size.
The most comfortable car I have ever owned.
Unfortunately, regular trips to the body-shop for rust repairs.
Uses the Honda engine.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 73000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 106000 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 800 |
| Date of Entry | 9th October, 2002 |